This is a mass market product with a wide range of applications for the UK market.       Business users, by dialling a prefix code before telephone and facsimile calls, can have them routed from their standard BT or Cable operator line, to the alternative operator’s (Carrier) switch and onward to its destination anywhere in the world, at significantly lower tariffs. This technique is known as Indirect Access. Savings of up to 40% can be achieved dependent on your tariff. Typically 15-25% is common.        In order to use this service the customers local telephone exchange must be digital, as these exchanges pass to the carrier a CLI (Calling Line Identifier) which is used to confirm that the customer is registered to use the service. This happens virtually instantaneously and requires no action on the part of the user. In excess of 99% of the UK population are now on a digital exchange.               To enhance further resilience and reduce call leakage onto BT, business customers can utilise CPS, which uses a new network access technology that routes calls automatically at the local telephone exchange level rather than at the client’s premises. CPS was introduced in December 2001 as a result of a directive from the European Commission to encourage greater competition within the UK telecommunications industry. In addition to the above benefits CPS is also cost effective as there is no need to purchase further autodiallers and you can keep your existing telephone numbers as the lines are simply programmed automatically at your local BT exchange so there’s no disruption to your service.              OSC through recommended partners can enable business customers to add any BT phone number in the UK to our recommended partners telecom account, this allow business employees based at home to make business calls, at business rates. There is no need for an engineer to visit their home and no need for equipment to be on site. It doesn’t affect the employees’ account with BT and when your monthly bill arrives all your employees’ calls are fully itemised. The number of calls, duration and the total cost of calls are clearly listed on the bill.           Residential users can also take advantage of these competitive rates through our various partners. To view a cost comparison and find out just how much you can save click here.               OSC can help! Too busy to spend time researching the market? We will analyse your statistics and provide a clear report on what you might save by using an alternative supplier. We can also ensure a smooth, seamless transition should you decide to change.        Contact OSC on 0800 583 2233 for more information.